GE Appliances, a Haier Company – Air Conditioner May Catch Fire

GE Appliances, a Haier Company (GE Appliances) is recalling certain recreational vehicle air conditioners, equipped with a soft start device with part number ICM870-16A-BH5400. Please see the attached 573 recall report for the full list of air conditioner models. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.


Report Received Date 08/22/2024
NHTSA ID 24E071000
Consequence Summary An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact GE customer service at 1-800-772-7262.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 4963
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E071000)